region October 1984

Port Moresby earthquakes in October 1984

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in October 1984: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
115.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
12 Oct 1984

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
117.0 km
UTC
03:29:42
Coordinates
-8.368, 147.658
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During October 1984, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.4, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 114.8 to 117.0 km, averaging 115.9 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 12, 1984 to Sunday, October 14, 1984 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.4 117.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12 Oct 1984 03:29:42 UTC
4.5 114.8 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
14 Oct 1984 20:48:49 UTC